January 2008

I think I’m finally figuring out how to pack the quality lunches I ate while working full time in my new transportable, microwave-free, on-the-go lifestyle. The secret is being creative with zip lock bags and plates. Today I packed my leftovers from last night’s tabbouleh into one bag along with another bag of spinach and […]

Pear + Date Oatmeal with Pumpkin Tea This was the best bowl of oatmeal I’ve had in a long time!!! I used to make pear oatmeal a lot this fall when pears were cheap and abundant. We also had a bag of dates this fall, which I think make a GREAT addition to oatmeal! I […]

Quinoa Shrimp Tabbouleh Lettuce Wraps What fun this dinner was – very hands on and messy but fun! I saw tabbouleh somewhere a week ago and thought it would make a nice balance to this week’s soups and stews. I browsed the internet for ideas, and this is what we came up with: I wanted […]

I decided that I really like Physiology. It’s SO fun to learn all these processes, even when they are way too complicated. We’re doing the Krebs cycle and Glycolysis right now, so perhaps I will change my opinion when we start the Cardiovascular and Skeletal Systems… Check out the two great pages the husband has […]

I feel organized today – most of my work complete, to-do list reviewed, a new jewelry sorting system underway, dishes done, things at right angles…. 8) Pre-Workout Started the day with a mini pancake and jam – Workout If you want to know how good my sense of smell is: This morning I walked into […]

I can’t believe it’s 1:45 and I’m just now getting to my breakfast post (and lunch too). Time is flying today! Breakfast I got up early again and got my Stats assignment and some Chemistry done while sipping hot tea Around 8:00 I had oats as usual, but with a different combination today – pear, […]